Cajun Honey Butter Cedar Plank Salmon

Ingredients

• 3 lb side of salmon, cut in half
• 1/4 cup honey, to finish
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, to finish
• 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks), for the Cajun butter
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak 2 cedar planks in water for about 1 hour.

   1 hr
2. 2

   Mix the softened butter with the salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Cut the salmon in half, set the pieces on the planks and pat them dry.

4. 4

   Spread half of the Cajun butter over the salmon. Melt the other half and set it aside.

5. 5

   Cook on a smoker or in the oven at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and reads at least 125°F in the thickest part (145°F for USDA doneness). In the oven, set the planks on a sheet pan.

   40 min
6. 6

   Pour the melted Cajun butter over the salmon, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chives.